We lead off this M&A Digest with compelling insights from insiders. First, a panel of private equity professionals discuss how they go about finding the right company to add to their portfolio. Then, a professional who recently acquired another company reveals the mistake he made during the deal process. All that and more. Click on the headline to read the full piece. [Read more…]

To start, we answer some fundamental questions relating to the process of selling a business before diving into this year’s M&A trends. To read a full piece article discussing the topic, click on the headline for more. [Read more…]

We’re covering a lot of ground in this week’s M&A Digest, from due diligence to negotiation tactics and another analysis about the merger and acquisition market. Things are good for current business owners looking to grow or exit their companies. As usual, click on the headline to read the full article.

If the truth is going to kill your deal, then you don’t have a deal. Because if you’re not upfront with your potential buyer and something comes out, they’re going to wonder, “So what else haven’t you told me?” [Read more…]

Have you ever wondered what role emotions play when you’re trying to sell a business? We answer that question and more in our first edition of the M&A Digest of 2015. As usual, click on the headline to read the full article. [Read more…]

The Private Business Owner – A Generational Equity Blog

The Private Business Owner is an online publication sponsored by Generational Equity. PBO aims to provide useful tips and information that will improve both the lives and businesses of entrepreneurs, as well as provide valuable insight into the company exit process through bi-weekly M&A Digests.